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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1923
Page
2
A letter to the editor from Edith Edwards president of the Daughters of 1812 protest plans to use Bristol's East Burial Ground for a modern building. They urge restoration to preserve pioneer names and local history for posterity.
Notices include 20 percent off dresses at John the Tailor and Easter millinery at Mrs Stanley's Hope Street. Local meetings of Wampanoag Encampment No 9 IOOF, Babbitt WRC planning for state convention, and Rhode Island Society of the US Daughters of 1812 organizing in Providence. Also reports of Davis Nevins Graffam funeral, Manuel Madeiros injury, milk wagon collision, and Boosters Club bazaar attendance at G A R Hall.
Mrs R H Durbar visited friends in Boston while former Senator Ezra Dixon, recently ill, is able to be out. Miss Minnie Sullivan from Newport spent weekend with Mr and Mrs James Murphy in State Street. L Levy's Shoe Store advertised new patterns in trousers. Ladies Aid Society plans election at 7:30 pm at Mrs Blaisdell's home on Constitution Street. William Manchester of Wardwell Lumber returns to work after influenza. Representative James F Lavander ill with pleurisy but hopes to resume duties next week. Hope Circle Daughters of Isabella plans a bazaar on April 9 10 and 11 with Mrs John M Lannon as arrangements chair. State Regent Mrs Mary J Condon and Bristol degree team helped institute Faith Circle in Auburn. William Just spoke on Religion and World Politics at the First Baptist Church. Domestic ads urge early shopping and announce Max Makowsky and Suzman promotions. Campagna boy bitten by stray dog prompts calls for licensed dogs. George Shaw hosted 39 relatives for birthday at 155 Wood Street with Easter eggs and gifts from Bristol friends. MacDougall townie Lesley College student home for Easter. St Michael's Brotherhood heard a talk on Lawn and Garden by George Baldwin. Pastime Theatre screened The Eternal Light benefitting Our Lady of Mt. Carmel with Martelly Orchestra.
Notice of Guardian appointment by the Probate Court of Bristol for Fitz E. W Munroe. Guardian bonds by G M Munroe named. All claims must be filed in six months from the first advertisement date. Clerk OHN W Church signs the notice.
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